Summary

This Annual Report summarises the research activities and achievements of the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia up to and including 30 June 2024.

Read the digital CRCNA Annual Report 2023/24.

Financial Statements are also available in this article as a PDF.

Watch the highlights reel on YouTube.

CRCNA research is helping to de-risk development through evidenced based research in key industry sectors where the north has the most potential for growth. These include:

• First Nations-led business development
• Agriculture, including horticulture and forestry
• Aquaculture and seafood
• Water development
• Health service delivery and tropical medicine

Quotes attributed to Sheriden Morris, CRCNA Chair

“In 2023/24 our commitment to backing contemporary research is underpinning the development of key ‘mining-alternate’ industries.

We are evolving and refining the CRCNA’s approach to research based on the north’s development needs, building knowledge and extensive networks, memberships and relationships for real-world outcomes across Northern Australia.”

“Our region is a highly productive with exciting growth in tropical agriculture, aquaculture, First Nations knowledge, water resources, environmental stewardship, and health innovations for remote and rural Australians.”

“Research commissioned by the CRCNA is ensuring that development is inclusive and aligned to regional aspirations, First Nations rights and interests and environmental and sustainable outcomes to achieve long-term growth”.

It is possible figures and project participants may change from the time this document was written and published.